The Widowed Mom Podcast

I can’t believe I’ve created a business where I get to work with and change the lives of people like my guest today. Pam Demke is an OG Widowed Mom, and she's sharing her journey of widowhood, the wisdom she would offer her past self or new widows, and what has shifted in her life since she came to coaching. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/172 Ment...

How often are you telling yourself that you shouldn’t feel the way you do? Are you supposed to feel some other way than you do right now? How exactly are you supposed to feel? Let’s talk about it in today’s episode. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/171 Mentioned in this episode: You're Invited to Grief Essentials LIVE Join us for 8 weeks of expert g...

Whether you are on a grief journey that feels never-ending, or you’re trying to figure out how to support someone who’s currently grieving, you can benefit from hearing a variety of angles on grief. This week, author and leader in the field of complicated grief Mary-Frances O’Connor shares groundbreaking discoveries about what happens to our grieving brains. Get full show notes and more informatio...

How much time and energy do you spend taking the things other people say and do personally? Tune in to discover why other people’s choices aren’t personal, the role of our primitive brain in making things personal, and how to truly stop being bothered by what other people say and do. Get full show notes and more information here: www.coachingwithkrista.com/169 Mentioned in this episode: You're Inv...

Have you ever felt put off by the idea of experiencing growth after the death of your spouse? Maybe someone mentioned post-traumatic growth and it felt kind of icky and made you recoil, or maybe you’ve never even heard the term before. This week, I’m offering you a different way to think about post-traumatic growth that’s worked for me and my clients, and it might help you too. Get full show notes...

What is tapping? How does it work? Why is it even worth trying? I have tapping expert and facilitator Melanie Fay on the show today to break it all down. Melanie is the person I trust most when it comes to tapping, so I’ve brought her on to address everything you need to know about tapping for widows and to invite you to make tapping your go-to tool for feeling better. Get full show notes and more...

This episode is for the woman who has lost a loved one to suicide, the woman who might be experiencing perfectly hidden depression herself, or parents who don’t want to drop the ball on their kids. Dr. Margaret’s 30 years in clinical psychology has led her to this work, and she’s got an important message to share that might just save a life. Get full show notes and more information here: https://w...

If you set lots of goals, but find you’re only making small advances towards each one, or you feel yourself burning out quickly when you go all-in, this episode is for you. Discover why goal restraint is one of the best gifts you can give yourself, and how to start making progress in one primary area at a time to experience the ripple effects that will make working on your other goals easier and q...

Jenna Kelley is a client who has truly done the work to get herself into a healthy, happy place. She’s here to share insights on her own journey of widowhood, how she navigated her fear of moving forward in a new relationship, and the key lessons from our work together that have made a lasting impression on her life. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com...

I know what it’s like to go through life feeling like things are going exactly the way they’re supposed to. And then, your spouse dies. All of a sudden, everything feels out of control. We start questioning everything, getting caught in loops of worrying, dwelling, and fretting about things we can’t control. But we don’t have to control everything to feel in control of our lives. Tune in this week...

Being a mom is hard. Being a widowed mom is even harder. Master Certified Coach, author, and mom to a blended family of eight children, Molly Claire is on the show this week. She's here to offer her best nuggets of advice for struggling less as a mom, and to answer some of your personal questions from inside Mom Goes On. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista...

There is so much value in being in the same room as other widows who have many of the same questions you do. So, this week, I’m bringing you a recent Ask Krista Anything call to give you a taste of some of the most common questions other widows have on their minds, and my best tips, wherever you are on your widowhood journey. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coachingwithk...

This week, Mom Goes On graduate Jane Grondin is on the show to share her story. From navigating the new uncharted waters of losing her husband and the early days of grief to showing up for what she wants and taking her future into her own hands, Jane is a serious inspiration. And on this episode, she’s sharing it all with us. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coachingwithk...

Tapping has been an invaluable go-to resource not only in my life, but for my clients inside Mom Goes On too. This week, discover how tapping can support you through grief grenades and other intense emotional experiences, and what to expect as you start implementing this practice in your life. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/159 Mentioned in this e...

Have you ever wished you had a magic tool that could help you manage a grief grenade, lower your stress levels, and support you through not only the challenges of grief but literally all areas of life? I’m introducing you to that tool this week. And over the course of the next two episodes, you’ll learn the basics so you can start using it for yourself. Get full show notes and more information her...

Have you ever asked yourself what your purpose is now that your spouse has died? If you feel out of touch with what you want, you’re not alone. Discovering and exploring your purpose doesn’t have to induce anxiety and confusion, or even be a fixed endeavor. And this week, you'll learn why. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/157 Mentioned in this episo...

It’s easy to assume that the work I do is only relevant to those whose relationships felt like rainbows and daisies. That is most certainly not true. If you’re having conflicting thoughts and feelings about grief, this week’s episode is dedicated to you. No matter how you feel about your loss, you’re not grieving wrongly, and I’m showing you why. Get full show notes and more information here: http...

Whether you’re crying too much or not crying enough, too happy or not happy at all, the reality is there is no right or wrong way to experience grief. In this episode, I’m inviting you to question, what if where you are right now is exactly where you’re supposed to be? Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/155 Mentioned in this episode: You're Invited to...

Discover what Jack Canfield’s E+R=O formula means and how you can apply it in your life. You are the boss of your response, and once you become aware of this concept, you’ll see how this is true everywhere. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/154 Mentioned in this episode: You're Invited to Grief Essentials LIVE Join us for 8 weeks of expert guidance,...

We’re surrounded by so many widows who are intent on using widowhood as an excuse to not pursue their dreams, but you don't have to be one of them. So, tune in as I show you how you can chase whatever life satisfaction or dream you want. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/153 Mentioned in this episode: You're Invited to Grief Essentials LIVE Join us f...

There are so many instances where we make grief harder on ourselves than necessary. So, join me this week as I share the top 15 reasons why we suck at grief, and how we can make the experience of grief easier on ourselves. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/152 Mentioned in this episode: You're Invited to Grief Essentials LIVE Join us for 8 weeks of e...

You have a choice to either settle for what feels safe, the merry-go-round, or choose the highs and lows of the roller coaster. I’m sharing why neither the roller coaster or the merry-go-round is wrong, but that your conscious choice between the two is what matters. Learn how to make that choice for yourself today. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/1...

Do you ever wonder who you are now that your spouse has died? We get so attached to our roles in life, and when one gets taken away, we feel lost. But you are so much more than just a mom, wife, or even a widow. So, if you’re ready to stop letting your roles cause you pain, I’m showing you how to hold your roles lightly. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista...

Julie McAdoo and Carrie Fajvan have recently graduated from Mom Goes On, and they’re here to share their experiences of losing their husbands, their journeys of healing, and the beautiful friendship they formed inside this container. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/149 Mentioned in this episode: You're Invited to Grief Essentials LIVE Join us for 8...

Have you ever wondered why you’re so angry and you can’t seem to let it go? Maybe you worry that if you finally let the anger flow through you, you’ll fall into a dark place. This is one of the reasons widowed moms get stuck in a grief plateau. But when you change your relationship with your feelings, anger included, your life starts to transform, and I’m showing you how this week. Get full show n...